Common Questions

For normal people who want practical, real‑world skills. Prior experience helps but is not required.

Party-politically neutral, but values-led. The courses focus on practical skills and personal resilience. We welcome everyone who respects our values of inclusion, safety and mutual respect — no place for extremism or conspiracy narratives.

Moderate. We adapt within reason. If unsure, feel free to email me.

We train safely in realistic conditions or reschedule if conditions are unsafe.

You will receive a detailed packing list after booking. Some shared items are provided.

Once a date has been confirmed in writing: until 30 days before only the administration fee (CHF 50.–), 29–14 days 50%, 13 days or less 100% of the course fee. You may also send a substitute. While you are only on the waitlist, no fees apply. Full details in the Terms §4.

Yes. Through our Ghost Protocol you can register under a pseudonym and pay with cash, Monero, or Bitcoin Lightning. More: Ghost Protocol.

For physical outdoor courses, you bring a sealed, opaque envelope containing your real name, emergency contact, and medical info. The envelope stays sealed in our medic pack and is returned unopened at debrief — or burned together. Protects your privacy and our liability.

Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin Lightning for deposits, cash on day-of or by post (A-Post Plus, opaque envelope, Mullvad-style).

At the end of the course you receive a physical one-time code (e.g. SF-GHOST-9A7B3-X). Redeem it at /redeem to unlock your badge — we never need your real name.